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Curtis British Entomology Plate 403
Hymenoptera: Helorus anomalipes (Red-legged Helorus) [Plant: Solanum nigrum (Common Nightshade)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Common Curtis Entomology Hymenoptera Ledipotera Nightshade Nigrum Red Legged Solanum
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the captivating world of Curtis British Entomology to your home or office with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This beautiful print features Plate 403 from the renowned Curtis British Entomology series, showcasing the intricate details of Hymenoptera: Helorus anomalipes (Red-legged Helorus) in its natural habitat, with Solanum nigrum (Common Nightshade) as a striking backdrop. Dated between 1824-39, this exquisite piece from Mary Evans Prints Online is now available as a high-quality canvas print, adding an air of sophistication and natural beauty to any space. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials and vibrant inks, ensuring a long-lasting and stunning addition to your collection.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, a seminal work in the history of entomology and natural history publishing. Plate 403, featuring the Red-legged Helorus (Helorus anomalipes), is a testament to the meticulous detail and scientific accuracy that defined John Obadiah Westwood and John Edward Gray's groundbreaking collaboration. The Red-legged Helorus, a member of the Hymenoptera order, is depicted gracefully perched on the leaves of its host plant, Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum). The intricately detailed illustration reveals the insect's distinctive features, including its elongated, slender body, transparent wings, and the eponymous red legs. The Red-legged Helorus, also known as the Red-legged Helodon, is a parasitic wasp that lays its eggs in the larvae of various beetles. The larvae then feed on the host, eventually killing it. This relationship is a prime example of the complex interconnectedness of ecosystems and the role of predation in maintaining balance. This plate, published between 1824 and 1839, was produced during the 19th century, a time when the scientific community was making significant strides in understanding the natural world. The publication of Curtis's British Entomology was a crucial contribution to this endeavor, providing a comprehensive record of the insects of Britain and offering insights into their biology and ecology. The illustration is a masterclass in natural history art, with the intricately detailed drawing of the insect and the botanical accuracy of the Common Nightshade plant. The plate, along with the accompanying descriptive text, would have been an invaluable resource for entomologists, botanists, and naturalists of the time, and continues to be a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the past.
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